Don Aase - His New York Mets Career 1989

Stephen Sullivan
Don Aase was a relief pitcher who spent one season with the New York Mets in 1989.

Aase who had previously pitched for the Boston Red Sox (1977), California Angels (1978-1982, 1984) and Baltimore Orioles (1985-1988) was as a free agent on February 20, 1989.

Don Aase made his Mets debut on April 3, 1989 - opening day against the St Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium. He pitched two scoreless innings, saving the game for Dwight Gooden, in the Mets 8-4 victory.

Don Aase would pitch in 49 games during the 1989 seasons for the Mets compiling a 1 and 5 record with two saves with a 3.94 ERA.

His only victory with the Mets came on June 4, 1989 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Shea Stadium when pitched two scoreless innings allowing just one hit.

Following the 1989 seasons Don Aase signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers where he pitched one more season before retiring.

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Published by Stephen Sullivan

Born and raised on Long Island, I currently live in Queens. I have spent the last 14 years working as a marketing professional for various media companies (mainly business to business newsletters).  View profile

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